Assistant Director for Quality and Compliance

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Assistant Director for Quality and Compliance
The candidate will be responsible for stimulating and supporting the development of academic program proposals, development and delivery of online courses, development and modification of the electronic/information technology platforms, marketing and recruitment, monitoring quality control and risk assessment issues at all levels, the seamless delivery of student services, data management and reporting, and managing financial resources to advance growth and development. Much of the work is innovative and designed to compete on a world stage of emerging markets and increasing demand for online education opportunities. Consults and provides guidance to establish a proactive culture regarding compliance with legal, institutional, and regulatory requirements for online and distance education. Manages and provides legal advice and counsel, researches and interprets application of law. Assists the Senior Associate Director in integrating state, federal regulations, and national accreditation standards into university, campus, and program practices, and in supporting academic officers, faculty and staff in maintaining compliance with standards. Review, analyze, interpret and implement regulations and monitor their integration into university policies and practices for online education, and educate and inform campus officers, faculty and staff on academic and student services requirements through direct support, participation in university and campus committees, and the development of policies and practices. Develop, implement and conduct risk assessment procedures for online courses to ensure regulatory compliance. Train faculty members and staff. Represent to state regulatory officials such as the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, Midwest Higher Education Compact and the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement, and work with IU government relations staff and related individuals to ensure that regulatory entities receive appropriate documentation and data to ensure that all campuses are authorized to deliver online education in all U.S. states and territories. Contribute and monitor content for student and faculty web pages and insure that information is accurate and consistent with all compliance standards. Contribute expertise to all marketing and promotions activities such as print and electronic materials that describe university online education opportunities to ensure compliance with all regulatory and university policies. Research, review and summarize federal legislation and rule-making, and prepare comment letters to proposed legislation on behalf of the University when appropriate or necessary. Should have Master’s degree and five years of higher education legal experience, including legal research, research and review of state and federal regulations, drafting legal communications, drafting and reviewing contracts as well as communicating with outside counsel and other state and federal agencies. Must have 3+ years of teaching, leading professional development or staff training, or comparable experience that would qualify the individual for creating and executing engaging faculty and staff training. LLM in compliance, higher education law, or related field. Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited U.S. law school and admission to the Indiana Bar.

Close Date: 02/22/2019.

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